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ErgoDox 76 "Hot Dox" Mechanical Keyboard Kit

Product Description

The Hot Dox is more than a typical ErgoDox — it's the first ever hot-swap socket equipped ErgoDox DIY kit. This is a great way for newcomers and long-time hobbyists to enter the world of ergonomic mechanical keyboards.

hot-swap is the future

Swappable switches and the ErgoDox Hot Dox work together in a sandwich-inspired way. Have your keyboard any way you want it — you’re not locked into a single sound or feeling. Put in different switches at will. Use a lighter switch for your pinky fingers to improve ergonomics. Modify switches with lube and explore other tweaks to your heart's content. Everything is fair game.

The Hot Dox is designed for every DIY skill level. You can assemble the entire kit without soldering — this is a perfect project for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. Building and customizing a keyboard yourself is far more rewarding than purchasing a preassembled version.

pbt keycaps

Blank PBT keycaps in DSA and XDA profile are available with the Hot Dox. PBT is a superior plastic that strongly resists wear, finger grease, shine, and yellowing. Its wonderful texture is a welcome bonus on any mechanical keyboard. ABS, a cheap standard from many manufacturers, is known for its sticky to slick feel and gradual yellowing.

open source firmware

The ErgoDox 76 Hot Dox runs on QMK — a mainstay in the vibrant mechanical keyboard community's Open Source projects. That means the Hot Dox is fully programmable.

completing your kit

Alpaca Keyboards' hot-swappable ErgoDox 76 kits come in different configurations. Some Hot Dox kits offer blank PBT keycaps, though you can source other options from Kono Store and various keyboard sites. Switches are not included — they must be added to your cart separately.